Gatwick hopeful that flights will run ‘as usual’

GATWICK AIRPORT have said they hope all flights on Thursday will run as usual despite today’s delays.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 10th Jul 2019, 23:40 BST
Updated 10th Jul 2019, 23:46 BST
Passengers experience delays after flights were suspended for two hours following a problem with Gatwick's air traffic control systems Shilpa Ganatra/Twitter/PA WirePassengers experience delays after flights were suspended for two hours following a problem with Gatwick's air traffic control systems Shilpa Ganatra/Twitter/PA Wire
Passengers experience delays after flights were suspended for two hours following a problem with Gatwick's air traffic control systems Shilpa Ganatra/Twitter/PA Wire

Flights were suspended for around two hours due to an issue with the airport’s air traffic control systems.

In total, 28 flights have been cancelled with a further 26 diverted to other airports 

The airport said it had experienced a problem in its control tower.

Passengers due to travel to or from the airport have been advised to check for updates with their airline.